Personal Assistant

Vacancy for a Personal Assistant based in Brigsley, NE Lincs, DN37

Personal Assistant –

Various hours weekly (1 – 2 persons required dependent upon hours)

Salary: £13 per hour

Are you looking for a new challenge that involves 1-1 care, learning the specific care skills to help our adult client, within their family home?

An opportunity has arisen to support a young lady with complex needs. The Personal Assistant will be there to provide supported care to her within her own home, i.e. bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing and assisting with mobility to ensure that she receives the highest standards of care appropriate. Support with recreational and study tasks are also important in this role.

Are you someone who has the following attributes, if so, we would love to receive your application: –

Job Description:

· Our client has multiple medical conditions, she is bright, articulate, and needs special people to help her live a fulfilled life despite being largely housebound.

· You must be trustworthy, reliable and flexible, and work with a variable shift rota as needs dictate.

· You must have the ability to stay calm under pressure and have excellent problem-solving skills.

· You must be physically fit.

· You must have a love of dogs, and are used to having dogs, and are prepared to be part of our client\’s dogs\’ (best friends\’) routines.

· Please note: non-smoker preferred due to sensitivity issues.

· Mandatory training is required most client-centred training is done with the client herself.

· Carers will be expected to work extra hours when required to cover the other carer\’s holidays. The rota is set one month in advance.

· The position is open to carers who feel they are ready for a role with extra responsibility and training within this small but dedicated team.

Requirements:

· Full UK Drivers Licence required and access to vehicle for work purposes

· You must have a clean driving licence to be able to drive the client\’s manual car.

· DBS will be required

This vacancy does not offer Sponsorship opportunities.

CLOSING DATE:

Applications closing: Ongoing vacancy until positions are filled

Shortlisting interviews to be held: To be held as required

Final Manager interviews to be held: To be arranged shortly after shortlistinginterviews

For further information, copy of job description or an informal discussion please contact Tracy Chaplin/Annette Dray on Tel: or via E mail –

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Work Location: In person